White, nodding flowers grow underneath the large foliage of this woodland perennial. The fowers are 2" wide with 6-9 petals.
Trail/Garden Location:
Location
Garden Uses:
Mayapple is another choice selection for a native groundcover. They form large colonies over several years and can shade out smaller plants, so give this one room in your garden. A better use of this perennial is to help naturalize or stablize large areas that are prone to erosion.
Wildlife Benefits:
Box turtles are one of the animals that relish the fruit that gives this perennial its common name.
Leaf Type:
The large, umbrella-like foliage of the Mayapple is the main attraction for this perennial. The light-green leaves can reach a diameter of 10".
